GREEN LANTERN (1941-49) #1
CBCS VF/NM: 9.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 09/30/2015 2:40 PM
$11,699
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs; Sl/Mod (P) sm ct on cvr, cvr cleaned & reglossed
origin of Green Lantern retold; classic cover
Highest Graded
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origin of Green Lantern retold; classic cover
Highest Graded
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ow/white pgs; Sl/Mod (P) sm ct on cvr, cvr cleaned & reglossed
origin of Green Lantern retold; classic cover
Highest GradedFirst appearing in All American #16, the Green Lantern was so popular he earned his own title. Artist Howard Purcell's iconic cover is known throughout the comic world because of the black background and dynamic rendering of our hero fighting an evildoer. The premiere issue showcases a retelling of the origin of the Golden Age Green Lantern and Includes bios and photos of Bill Finger and Martin Nodell as well as a William Moulton Marston photo.This high-grade, smartly, and professionally restored comic is significant not only as a first issue with a retold origin story, but also for the revolutionary black background gracing the classic and famous cover by Howard Purcell. This novel approach was seldom used in the formative days of the industry, and, black covers are the most prone to present defects, as even minor wear, folds, and scratches are more pronounced. The pristine, bright, solid appearance of this book makes it a highly desirable item for fans of the Golden Age Lantern, this a wonderful opportunity to take home a true classic of the early superhero era.
Overstreet Guide 2015 VF/NM (9.0) value = $38,000
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
origin of Green Lantern retold; classic cover
Highest GradedFirst appearing in All American #16, the Green Lantern was so popular he earned his own title. Artist Howard Purcell's iconic cover is known throughout the comic world because of the black background and dynamic rendering of our hero fighting an evildoer. The premiere issue showcases a retelling of the origin of the Golden Age Green Lantern and Includes bios and photos of Bill Finger and Martin Nodell as well as a William Moulton Marston photo.This high-grade, smartly, and professionally restored comic is significant not only as a first issue with a retold origin story, but also for the revolutionary black background gracing the classic and famous cover by Howard Purcell. This novel approach was seldom used in the formative days of the industry, and, black covers are the most prone to present defects, as even minor wear, folds, and scratches are more pronounced. The pristine, bright, solid appearance of this book makes it a highly desirable item for fans of the Golden Age Lantern, this a wonderful opportunity to take home a true classic of the early superhero era.
Overstreet Guide 2015 VF/NM (9.0) value = $38,000
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE